Jjapaguri (Ram-don)

A Bowl That Captivated the Academy (The Oscar Recipe)

In director Bong Joon-ho's film 'Parasite', the scene where the wealthy Mrs. Park asks to 'add Hanwoo striploin to the Jjapaguri' becomes a symbol that encapsulates the class contrast in the film. On the night of February 2020, when the news of the 4 Oscar wins broke, both Chapagetti and Neoguri products immediately sold out on Amazon in the U.S., and Jjapaguri videos flooded cooking communities around the world.

What Is Jjapaguri? (What Is Ram-don?)

Jjapaguri is a fusion instant ramen made by boiling two bags together: Chapagetti (jjajang ramen) + Neoguri (seafood udon ramen). The heaviness of the jjajang sauce blends with the chewiness and umami of the Neoguri fish cake to create a depth completely different from regular ramen. It's finished by adding thick pieces of Hanwoo (or ribeye) steak, just like in the movie.

Making It Like the Movie at Home (How to Make It)

• Boil 1 bag of Chapagetti + 1 bag of Neoguri in water for 3 minutes.
• Drain almost all the water, add only the Chapagetti powdered soup, and stir-fry it down.
• Use only half of the Neoguri soup base — it will be too salty if you use it all.
• Melt butter in a pan, sear ribeye on high heat for 1 minute each side, and serve on top for class-transcending Jjapaguri.